Exact solutions for scalar field cosmology in f(R) gravity

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (30) ◽  
pp. 1750164 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. D. Maharaj ◽  
R. Goswami ◽  
S. V. Chervon ◽  
A. V. Nikolaev
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Exact Solutions ◽  
Scalar Curvature ◽  
Evolution Equations ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
De Sitter ◽  
Airy Functions ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Current Stage

We study scalar field FLRW cosmology in the content of f(R) gravity. Our consideration is restricted to the spatially flat Friedmann universe. We derived the general evolution equations of the model, and showed that the scalar field equation is automatically satisfied for any form of the f(R) function. We also derived representations for kinetic and potential energies, as well as for the acceleration in terms of the Hubble parameter and the form of the f(R) function. Next we found the exact cosmological solutions in modified gravity without specifying the f(R) function. With negligible acceleration of the scalar curvature, we found that the de Sitter inflationary solution is always attained. Also we obtained new solutions with special restrictions on the integration constants. These solutions contain oscillating, accelerating, decelerating and even contracting universes. For further investigation, we selected special cases which can be applied with early or late inflation. We also found exact solutions for the general case for the model with negligible acceleration of the scalar curvature in terms of special Airy functions. Using initial conditions which represent the universe at the present epoch, we determined the constants of integration. This allows for the comparison of the scale factor in the new solutions with that for current stage of the universe evolution in the [Formula: see text]CDM model.

Tomographic analysis of quantum and classical de Sitter cosmological models

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (16) ◽  
pp. 2040009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cosimo Stornaiolo
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Cosmology ◽  
Classical Limit ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Quantum Tomography ◽  
Wave Functions ◽  
Hamiltonian Constraint ◽  
De Sitter ◽  
Quantum Universe ◽  
Tomographic Analysis ◽  
The Universe

In this work, we show the importance of introducing the quantum tomography formalism to analyze the properties of wave functions in quantum cosmology. In particular, we examine the initial conditions of the universe proposed by various authors in the context of de Sitter’s cosmology studying their classical limit and comparing it with the classical tomogram obtained from the Hamiltonian constraint in General Relativity. This comparison gives us the opportunity to find under which conditions there is a transition from the quantum universe to the classical one. A relevant result is that in these models the decay of the cosmological constant is a sufficient condition for this transition.

Cosmic acceleration with tachyon field

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (34) ◽  
pp. 1850199 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. I. Keskin
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Energy Momentum Tensor ◽  
Momentum Tensor ◽  
Cosmic Acceleration ◽  
Late Time ◽  
De Sitter ◽  
Tachyon Field ◽  
Minimal Coupling ◽  
Acceleration Of The Universe ◽  
The Universe

In this study, we examine two models of the scalar field, that is, a normal scalar field and a tachyon scalar field in [Formula: see text] gravity to describe cosmic acceleration of the universe, where [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] are Ricci curvature scalar, trace of energy–momentum tensor and kinetic energy of scalar field [Formula: see text], respectively. Using the minimal-coupling Lagrangian [Formula: see text], for both the scalar models we obtain a viable cosmological system, where [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] are real constants. While a normal scalar field gives a system describing expansion from the deceleration to the late-time acceleration, tachyon field together with [Formula: see text] in the system produces a quintessential expansion which is very close to de Sitter point, where we find a new condition [Formula: see text] for inflation.

scholarly journals A novel teleparallel dark energy model

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (02) ◽  
pp. 1650025 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Otalora
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
Scalar Field ◽  
Teleparallel Gravity ◽  
Accelerated Expansion ◽  
Late Time ◽  
De Sitter ◽  
Sitter Group ◽  
Current State ◽  
Expansion Of The Universe ◽  
The Universe

Although equivalent to general relativity, teleparallel gravity (TG) is conceptually speaking a completely different theory. In this theory, the gravitational field is described by torsion, not by curvature. By working in this context, a new model is proposed in which the four-derivative of a canonical scalar field representing dark energy is nonminimally coupled to the “vector torsion”. This type of coupling is motivated by the fact that a scalar field couples to torsion through its four-derivative, which is consistent with local spacetime kinematics regulated by the de Sitter group [Formula: see text]. It is found that the current state of accelerated expansion of the universe corresponds to a late-time attractor that can be (i) a dark energy-dominated de Sitter solution ([Formula: see text]), (ii) a quintessence-type solution with [Formula: see text], or (iii) a phantom-type [Formula: see text] dark energy.

scholarly journals The Asymmetric Cosmic Time – The Key to a New Cosmological Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-111
Author(s):  
Horst Fritsch ◽  
Eberhard Schluecker
Keyword(s):  
Cosmological Model ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Logical Consequence ◽  
Cosmic Time ◽  
Big Bang ◽  
Relativity Theory ◽  
Accelerated Expansion ◽  
Theory Of Relativity ◽  
De Sitter ◽  
The Universe

The asymmetric cosmic time is a logical consequence of the General Theory of Relativity (GR), if one demands that it should apply to the entire cosmos. From the simplest cosmological model that is consistent with the ART (Einstein-de Sitter model) thus follows the < Cosmic Time Hypothesis > (CTH), which offers solutions for many unsolved problems of cosmology that the current standard model of cosmology (ɅCDM model) cannot explain. According to the CTH, space, time and matter form a unit and develop evolutionarily according to identical, time-dependent laws. According to the CTH time has neither beginning nor end. The "big bang" disappears into the infinite past, which is why the universe manages without inflation. The accelerated expansion of the universe is also unlikely to occur if the SN-Ia measurement results are interpreted using the CTH. The cosmological constant Ʌ can then be omitted (Ʌ=0) and consequently no "dark energy" is needed. In addition, the CTH also provides interesting results on the topics: Initial conditions for hypotheses, stability of the expanding, flat universe (Ω=1), cosmic energy balance (is there negative energy ?), theory of earth expansion, unification of natural forces, Mach's principle. Should the CTH receive broad experimental confirmation, the GR could be extended to the "Universal Relativity Theory" (UR).

scholarly journals Condensation of a scalar field non-minimally coupled to gravity in a cosmological context

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (32) ◽  
pp. 2050270
Author(s):  
Amir Ghalee
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Condensed Phase ◽  
Condensed State ◽  
De Sitter ◽  
Cosmological Perturbations ◽  
Cosmological Context ◽  
Background Density ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Bonnet Term

We present a new mechanism to condense a scalar field coupled to the Gauss–Bonnet term. We propose a scenario in which the condensed state will emerge from the background energy density in the late-Universe. During the radiation and dust-dominated eras, the energy density of the scalar field, [Formula: see text], decreases at a slower rate than the background density. Eventually, [Formula: see text] dominates over the energy density of dust and the scalar field could be condensed. In the condensed phase, we have the de Sitter phase for the universe with [Formula: see text]. Moreover, we study the cosmological perturbations of the model and explore predictions of the model.

scholarly journals Constant-roll inflation driven by a scalar field with nonminimal derivative coupling

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (12) ◽  
pp. 1950159 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Oliveros ◽  
Hernán E. Noriega
Keyword(s):  
Phase Space ◽  
Scalar Field ◽  
Exact Solutions ◽  
Free Parameter ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
De Sitter ◽  
Einstein Tensor ◽  
Derivative Coupling ◽  
New Exact Solutions ◽  
Type Potential

In this work, we study constant-roll inflation driven by a scalar field with nonminimal derivative coupling to gravity, via the Einstein tensor. This model contains a free parameter, [Formula: see text], which quantifies the nonminimal derivative coupling and a parameter [Formula: see text] which characterizes the constant-roll condition. In this scenario, using the Hamilton–Jacobi-like formalism, an ansatz for the Hubble parameter (as a function of the scalar field) and some restrictions on the model parameters, we found new exact solutions for the inflaton potential which include power-law, de Sitter, quadratic hilltop and natural inflation, among others. Additionally, a phase-space analysis was performed and it is shown that the exact solutions associated to natural inflation and a “cosh-type” potential, are attractors.

scholarly journals Black holes with regular horizons in Maxwell-scalar gravity

1996 ◽  
Vol 74 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 17-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slava G. Turyshev
Keyword(s):  
Black Holes ◽  
Scalar Field ◽  
Scalar Curvature ◽  
Scalar Fields ◽  
Massless Scalar ◽  
Massless Scalar Field ◽  
Coupling Constant ◽  
Minkowski Space Time ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Nontrivial Coupling

A class of exact static spherically symmetric solutions of the Einstein–Maxwell gravity coupled to a massless scalar field is obtained in the harmonic coordinates of Minkowski space-time. For each value of the coupling constant a, these solutions are characterized by a set of three parameters, the physical mass μ0, the electric charge Q0 and the scalar-field parameter k. We find that the solutions for both gravitational and electromagnetic fields are not only affected by the scalar field, but also the nontrivial coupling with matter constrains the scalar field itself. In particular, we find that the constant k differs generically from ±1/2, falling into the interval [Formula: see text]. It takes these values only for black holes or in the case when a scalar field [Formula: see text] is totally decoupled from the matter. Our results differ from those previously obtained in that the presence of an arbitrary coupling constant a gives an opportunity to rule out the nonphysical horizons. In one of the special cases, the obtained solution corresponds to a charged dilatonic black hole with only one horizon μ+ and hence to the Kaluza–Klein case. The most remarkable property of this result is that the metric, the scalar curvature, and both the electromagnetic and scalar fields are all regular on this surface. Moreover, while studying the dilaton charge, we found that the inclusion of the scalar field in the theory resulted in a contraction of the horizon. The behavior of the scalar curvature was analysed.

scholarly journals The Effect of de-Sitter Like Background on Increasing the Zero Point Budget of Dark Energy

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haidar Sheikhahmadi ◽  
Ali Aghamohammadi ◽  
Khaled Saaidi
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Quantum Fluctuations ◽  
Zero Point ◽  
Scalar Fields ◽  
Massless Scalar Field ◽  
De Sitter ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Massive Scalar Field ◽  
The Universe

During this work, using subtraction renormalization mechanism, zero point quantum fluctuations for bosonic scalar fields in a de-Sitter like background are investigated. By virtue of the observed value for spectral index,ns(k), for massive scalar field the best value for the first slow roll parameter,ϵ, is achieved. In addition, the energy density of vacuum quantum fluctuations for massless scalar field is obtained. The effects of these fluctuations on other components of the universe are studied. By solving the conservation equation, for some different examples, the energy density for different components of the universe is obtained. In the case which all components of the universe are in an interaction, the different dissipation functions,Q~i, are considered. The time evolution ofρDE(z)/ρcri(z)shows thatQ~=3γH(t)ρmhas the best agreement in comparison to observational data including CMB, BAO, and SNeIa data set.

A COSMOLOGY WITH CONFORMALLY COUPLED SCALAR FIELD

1991 ◽  
Vol 06 (03) ◽  
pp. 479-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
KIN-WANG NG
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Vacuum Energy ◽  
Gravitational Constant ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Conformal Symmetry ◽  
Vacuum Expectation ◽  
Vacuum Expectation Value ◽  
Present Theory ◽  
De Sitter ◽  
The Universe

A theory of gravitation with a conformally coupled scalar field is considered in which the gravitational “constant” is associated with the vacuum expectation value of the scalar field. It is found that the universe will remain dominated by classical radiation unless the conformal symmetry is broken. The equations of motion thus derived bear a de Sitter phase solution, which could have an exponential growth of the cosmic scale factor with no vacuum energy. We discuss the cosmological implications of this kind of “inflation”. We also find that in the present theory the smallness of the vacuum energy for most time of the universe is due to the constancy of the gravitational “constant”.

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